ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1040, 1 February 1911, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"PAID IN FULL." That powerful drama "Paid in Full" again attracted, an audience to tho Opera House last evening that filled tho seating accommodation and tho developments of the somewhat lurid story were followed with rapt attention from opening scene to curtain fall. Though some of its scenes are of a kind to arouse repugnance, its interest never fails and the popularity of the drama is therefore not hard to understand. As in 'previous representations Mr. Cyril Maekay was extremely successful in the character of Joe Brooks. Miss Katherino Grey was a satisfying Emma Brooks, and Mr. W. Desmontk appeared convincingly as Jimsy Smith. "Paid in Full" will bo repeated this evening. ■ ./-'THE TRUTH." : . A successful season, made rather notable by ■ the ; circuuistanco that all the pieces presented have been by American authors/ will- bo concluded at tho Opera House by the production to-night and tomorrow nfcht'of the comedy-drama "The Truth." It is by tho late Clyde Fitch, who was regarded as the "Pinero ' amongst, American play writers. This piece is said to' be one of his best efforts, and to bo full of witty dialogue nnd very diverting situations. Miss Katherine Grey will appear as Becky Warder,, a character which sho originally, played in New York with great success. It will be a somewhat striking- change-, to. see this talented young., actress >,iii' comedy, after the ■ heavy -dramatio: characters jvhiph sho has-been assuming. ..Playgoers are ■reminded that these will be her farewell appearances, as she returns" to' tho United States in Juno next. Mr. AVitJiam Desmond will support Miss Grey hi the leadin!; male part, and excellent opportunities will also be provided for Misses Susie Vaughan, - Aima Vaughan, Florrie, Glenspn and. Messrs. Cyril Maekay, J. B. Atholwocd, Geo'. Chalmers, anil others.

THEATRE , ROYAL"; . Fred' Graham" and Nellie Deht bore a prominent part, in the vaudeville, entertainment that gratified a large assemblage at the Theatre Royal last evening. Ihe gifted pair scored an unqualified success in their comedy sketch work. Farrell and Gaffney, comedians" and dancers, Scott Gib*pi. Miss Ruby Wallace, and the "lit'Cormick"Sisterslwero .lother successful contributors to the programme. The remaining:members of Mr. I'ullers company all capably performed the parts allotted to them in an entertainment that had "many features of attraction.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was diversity of tho description tho public desire at.the picture display at His Majesty's last : evening, tho occasion of. a change of programme, ihat the pnblic keep an-eye upon the adverlisoments which announce theso changes was apparent from the .largo-crowd- of spectators. Every'seat was, occupied, ihe programme on tho whole was. a very good one. First camo views of themagninccnt Milan Cathedral, Iho finest cathedral in tho world, the building besido which Jiumaiv atoms seem so small and insignificant. This beautiful handiwork of man was -.excellently displayed, and all its grandest features ; .were -projected prominently before-tho eye.. Another scenic film- depicted ■ tho charming, coast and iquaintilife of tliQ,,liltle, jrcpnblic of Jlon- ' acor 'about which- the • cables spoke recently. Sk-stches of round about Monte Carlo, Mentone, and of the world-fam-ous harbour-bays wero all included. Another class of picture • was the- "aerial submarine," a very clever fake,'which to some extent followed tho, lino of a Griffiths novel The children breathed again when the littlo hero and- heroine were safely restored. "Simple Charity" disclosed an" old h'lm-favourito in a new character, nnd a very fine ono it was. "Hearts and Politics" was an American Tammany exposure of 'an interesting description.. Mention must also bo made of the iiew week's : budget of ■ I'atho specialities. - This "Gazette" is one of the;niist interesting features of every picture .show. Drama again was supplied in .the ."Judgment' ot tho ' Mighty Deep." There were several other pictures of an equally interesting description,' nnd altogether tho show was an extremely meritorious one. It will bo repeated to-night. ■ ■ . ' KING'S THEATRE.Billiards extraordinary aro provided in a very novel and interesting' picture being shown at the King's Theatro this week. It is~ a picture of Eeece, tho English cueist, demonstrating what can be. done by a thorough expert at the game. His masse shots—cannons, losing and winning, hazards, from what appear to be impossible positions—aro ■ extraordinarily" clever, and his tricks with a hat and'pool basket are extremely .clever. Other capital pictures in tho , present programmo include'-a dramatic railway incident, in' which train-wreckers attempt to derail an express,, but are frustrated nnd captured through the ingenuity and daring of ., the signalman's daughter. "Under the Stars and Bars" is another strong dramatic picture of vivid interest.

"WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES." At the Opera House on Friday evening Mr. George" Willoughby's English Farcical Comedy Company (under the auspices of Messrs. Clarke aiid Meynell) will present. George Broadhurst's famous farco comedy "What Happened to Jones" for a limited season. The piece has drawn capital business for Mr. Willoughby in.Australasia, and eVidcntly many English and American managers are still striking "pay dirt" with it. In the, representations to be given hero next week we nro to renew acquaintance with Mr. George Willoughby in "tho ,role of the ingenious barman, who poses with comical results as "a cleric. Sir. Willoughby is accepted as a sound, conscientious,. and capable comedian, and his proud and pompous butler, in "The- Sight of. tho Party " played here a few months ago, is still remembered. Another interesting feature will bo the inclusion in the cast of the well-known solicitor, Mr. .Fred , D. Sharp, as Ebenezer Goodly, ;i' part created bv him with the late Charles Arnold some years ago, -No doubt, many of his legal confreres, will be curious to soo hoiv he will lako the wifely interrogations and ostigations-to which ho is subjected ini the. farce by Miss Day, who is to appear as Mrs. Ebenezer Goodly, a part for which she is said to bp eminently suited. Mr. Hugh C. Buckler,, a favourite here, Mr. Arthur Cornell, ,-Mr. Harry Haliev. Mr. Harry Overtonii and Miss Amy "willard, Miss Nellie Mo.rtyne, Miss Stella Payter, and otliers wiH complete tho cast. ' Tho pkui is at the Dresden. The Tramway' Band will give its last performance, before going to the contest, at the Karori Tea Gardens on Sunday afternoon next. At St. Thomas's Sunday School, Newtown, to-day and to-inorrov:, tho twelfth annual'hofti'c'ultural rfhow' , Will be held. A spleudid display of-hybrid cladioli, pot plants, out flowers, sweet peas, carnations, etc., are . announced. Tho show will be opened from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. nnd from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wonderland will bo open torday, when all sideshows will bo freo. lir an advertipement in this issuo patrons aro notified that Wonderland will bo opened in future on Wednesdays and Saturdays.